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Jonathan Adams 1668–1727 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 November 1668

Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 17 June 1727

Death Location: Great Egg Harbour, Gloucester

Father: John Adams

Mother: Abigail Betts.

Spouse(s): Barbara Smith

Children(s): Johnathan Adams, John Adams, Abigail Adams, Sarah Steelman, Dinah Adams, Phoebe Adams

The story of Jonathan Adams began in 1668 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. In 1719, Jonathan Adams resided in New Jersey, USA. In 1727, Jonathan Adams established residence. Jonathan Adams married Barbara Barber Smith, and had children including Abigail Adams, Dinah Adams, John Adams, Johnathan Adams, Phoebe Adams, Sarah Adams Married John Steelman. Jonathan Adams passed away in 1727 in Great Egg Harbour, Gloucester.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonathan Adams began in 1668 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1719, Jonathan Adams resided in New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1727, Jonathan Adams established residence.
  • Jonathan Adams married Barbara Barber Smith, and had children including Abigail Adams, Dinah Adams, John Adams, Johnathan Adams, Phoebe Adams, Sarah Adams Married John Steelman.
  • Jonathan Adams passed away in 1727 in Great Egg Harbour, Gloucester.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Adams
1637–1670
Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Abigail Betts.
1632–1673
Birth Location: Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
AB

Spouses(s)

Barbara Smith
1668–1708
Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
BS

Children(s)

Johnathan Adams
1700–1770
Birth Location: –
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John Adams
1708–1770
Birth Location: Egg Harbor City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA
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Abigail Adams
1691–
Birth Location: Connecticut, USA
AA
Sarah Steelman
1712–1791
Birth Location: –
SS
Dinah Adams
1709–1742
Birth Location: –
DA
Phoebe Adams
1703–1765
Birth Location: –
PA

Jonathan Adams's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Adams
1668–1727
Birth Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Parents
John Adams
1637–1670
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Abigail (Smith married 2nd John) Betts.
1632–1673
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
1604–1683
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Rebecca (Baseden Widow of Samuel) Greenhill
1608–1678
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Richard (Smith Sr) Smythe
1591–1669
Braunstone, Leicestershire, England
Rebecca (Bushwell Boswell) Buswell
1595–1667
Braunstone, Blaby District, Leicestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jonathan Adams's Descendants

1.
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Jonathan Adams (6 November 1668–17 June 1727) m. Barbara (Barber) Smith (1668–1708)
  1. 1. Johnathan Adams 1700–1770
  2. 2. John Adams 1708–1770 m. Sarah Smith 1710–
    1. 1. John (Smith Adams (maternal) side) 1733–1798 m. Margaret Garwood 1740–1825
      1. 1. Mary (Hannah Adams married Solomon) Mannery 1765–1824
      2. 2. John (Adams married Ruth Ireland (maternal) side) 1769–1845 m. Ruth Ireland 1773–1828
        1. 1. Nahum Adams 1811–1890
        2. 2. Elisha Adams 1820–1907
        3. 3. Risley Adams 1809–1885
        4. 4. Dorcas (Adams) Leeds 1803–1839
        5. 5. Reuben (Ireland) Adams 1815–1888
        6. 6. Rebecca Adams 1797–1847
        7. 7. Mahala Adams 1813–1862
        8. 8. Miriam (Adams Eldridge (maternal) side) 1808–1899 m. Josiah Eldridge 1804–1887
        9. 9. Ziba Adams 1803–1884
        10. 10. Job Adams 1801–1882
      3. 3. Margaret (Adams Lake, 2nd) wife 1783–1846 m. Amariah (Lake son of Daniel Lake and Sarah) Lucas 1778–1847
      4. 4. Abigail (Adams Lake (maternal) side) 1775–1857 m. John (Lake son of Daniel Lake and Sarah) Lucas 1773–1855
        1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Lake 1808–1895 m. John (Bryant) Briant 1803–1878
      5. 5. Jesse (Adams married Deborah) Ireland 1777–1824
      6. 6. Bevina Adams 1789–1790
      7. 7. William (Adams married Sarah) Steelman 1787–1815 m. Sarah (Steelman daughter of Isaac Steelman and Mary) Andrews 1788–1809
      8. 8. Joshua (Adams married Sarah Boice (1767-Dec 29 1861) daughter of Wm. Boice and Priscilla) Price. 1771–1806
      9. 9. 1780– m. Mary 1780–
        1. 1. 1813–1878 m. Jeremiah (Lockwood) Wilsey 1817–1903 m. Francis Rine 1800–1835
        2. 2. Lavinia Adams 1808–1876 m. Jesse Bowen 1804–1872
      10. 10. Thomas (Adams married Mary Ely.) maternal 1780– m. Mary 1780–
        1. 1. Thomas (Reynolds Adams) maternal 1823–1911 m. Isabella (Lock Adams) decedent 1822–1886
  3. 3. Abigail Adams 1691–
  4. 4. Sarah (Adams married John) Steelman 1712–1791
  5. 5. Dinah Adams 1709–1742 m. Alexander (Fisk) Fish 1710–1763
  6. 6. Phoebe Adams 1703–1765 m. George Steelman 1699–1797

Jonathan Adams's Timeline

5 Records

1668
6 November 1668
Birth of Jonathan Adams in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1719
1719
Age 51
Jonathan Adams resided here in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1727
6 Feb 1727
Age 59
Jonathan Adams resided here
None
1727
17 June 1727
Age 59
Death of Jonathan Adams in Great Egg Harbour, Gloucester
Great Egg Harbour, Gloucester
1727
7 Jun 1727
Age 59
Jonathan Adams - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 November 1668
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 244
    [2] New Jersey, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 01
    [4] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 132.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LED
    [6] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1719
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1727
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 June 1727
    Event Place: Great Egg Harbour, Gloucester
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 244
    [3] New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
    [4] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [5] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1727
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
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